The Guardian: Main section

Saturday 29 July 2000

Editorials & reply p17

As Marjorie Evans left Abergavenny magistrates court yesterday after receiving a suspended jail sentence for slapping a pupil, she was greeted by around 50 supporters with placards which said: "We support you, Marge." The headteacher's one comment was to thank the public for the hundreds of cards and messages she had received.